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Writing for undergraduate and graduate nursing students, and nursing professionals, Grossman (nursing, Fairfield U.) and Valiga (nursing, Duke U.) discuss aspects of leadership at different levels of career development. Making a distinction between leadership and management, they cover concepts, theories, vision and visionary leadership, and leader-follower relationships, as well as issues relating to gender and change. This edition contains new case studies. The bibliography is annotated. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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AJN Book of the Year 2009 Whatever your role, practice or educational environment, here are the tools and techniques you can use to realize your leadership potential, advance your career, and contribute to the future of nursing. Two noted educators in the field of leadership development use an easy-to-read, interactive approach to guide you through the process. They identify the characteristics of leaders and followers and illustrate not only how, but also when to use the qualities associated with each to achieve professional and personal success.
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